College Foundation of West Virginia (CFWV)

West Virginia State-Level Financial Aid Programs

Be sure to search all available sources of financial aid information - local, state, and national - when you're building your financial plan. Learn more about scholarships.

• West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship
  A merit-based scholarship for qualifying West Virginia high school graduates.
• West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship
  A scholarship available to qualified students interested in pursuing an education in engineering, science or technology.
• Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship
  A scholarship available to qualified students interested in pursuing a teaching career.
• Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Loan Assistance Program
  A scholarship available to qualified students interested in pursuing a teaching career.
• West Virginia Higher Education Grant
  A need-based grant awarded on the basis of financial need.
• Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student (HEAPS) Grant Program
  A need-based grant for students enrolled on a part-time basis.
• Medical Student Loan Program
  A need-based program for students pursuing a medical degree.
• West Virginia Health Sciences Service Program
  A service-obligation scholarship for health professions students interested in primary care and rural health in West Virginia.
• West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program
  A range of scholarship/loan opportunities to assist current and future West Virginia nursing professionals with their education.

And don't forget, completing the FAFSA should always be your first step in applying for financial aid.

Be sure to check out the scholarships and grants that colleges and universities offer in order to attract students to their schools and help students pay for college.

PRIORITY #1: The FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in applying for financial aid for college. Anyone who is planning to pursue education and training beyond high school should complete the FAFSA.

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